Scientists say Alzheimer's is probably a collection of diseases that should be classified and treated separately

by Hebrew University of JerusalemDeciphering the mechanism that underlies the development of Alzheimer's disease in certain families but not in others, researchers at the Hebrew University of

Updated on: February 26,2024

Scientists say Alzheimer's is probably a collection of diseases that should be classified and treated separately

by Hebrew University of JerusalemDeciphering the mechanism that underlies the development of Alzheimer's disease in certain families but not in others, researchers at the Hebrew University of

Updated on:February 26,2024

Large-scale study links dyslexia genetics to brain structure

byMax Planck SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDyslexia is a common learning difficulty in which genes often play a role. How do genes associated with dyslexia relate to brain structure in the gen

Updated on: January 08,2025

Large-scale study links dyslexia genetics to brain structure

byMax Planck SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDyslexia is a common learning difficulty in which genes often play a role. How do genes associated with dyslexia relate to brain structure in the gen

Updated on:January 08,2025

Poor metabolic health could increase risk of developing dementia later in life

by University of OxfordCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Oxford Population Health have found that having poor metabolic health was related to an increased risk of developing dementia in a s

Updated on: March 02,2024

Poor metabolic health could increase risk of developing dementia later in life

by University of OxfordCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Oxford Population Health have found that having poor metabolic health was related to an increased risk of developing dementia in a s

Updated on:March 02,2024

How prenatal opioid exposure impairs breathing in newborns

by Laurel Hamers,University of OregonMaternal opioids age-dependently impair neural activity from isolated neonatal respiratory control networks. Representative neurograms(A)from iso

Updated on: February 05,2024

How prenatal opioid exposure impairs breathing in newborns

by Laurel Hamers,University of OregonMaternal opioids age-dependently impair neural activity from isolated neonatal respiratory control networks. Representative neurograms(A)from iso

Updated on:February 05,2024

Dementia deaths rise during the summer of COVID, leading to concern

by Laurie Archbald-Pannone,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDeaths from dementia during the summer of 2020 are nearly20% higherthan the number of dementia-related de

Updated on: March 19,2024

Dementia deaths rise during the summer of COVID, leading to concern

by Laurie Archbald-Pannone,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDeaths from dementia during the summer of 2020 are nearly20% higherthan the number of dementia-related de

Updated on:March 19,2024

Brain changes may help track dementia, even before diagnosis

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEven before a dementia diagnosis, people with mild cognitive impairment may have different changes in the brain depending on what type of

Updated on: May 18,2024

Brain changes may help track dementia, even before diagnosis

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEven before a dementia diagnosis, people with mild cognitive impairment may have different changes in the brain depending on what type of

Updated on:May 18,2024

Risk for dementia reduced in association with antihypertensive use

by Elana GotkineAntihypertensive use is associated with a reduced risk for dementia compared with untreated hypertension, according to research published online Sept. 12 inJAMA Network Open.Matt

Updated on: March 02,2024

Risk for dementia reduced in association with antihypertensive use

by Elana GotkineAntihypertensive use is associated with a reduced risk for dementia compared with untreated hypertension, according to research published online Sept. 12 inJAMA Network Open.Matt

Updated on:March 02,2024

Genetic marker that often points to heart disease and Alzheimer's may have fertility benefit

by Arizona State UniversityBen Trumble inside ASU's lab at the School of Human Evolution and Social Change. Credit: Charlie Leight/ASU NewsPrevious research has revealed that the Apolipoprote

Updated on: July 01,2024

Genetic marker that often points to heart disease and Alzheimer's may have fertility benefit

by Arizona State UniversityBen Trumble inside ASU's lab at the School of Human Evolution and Social Change. Credit: Charlie Leight/ASU NewsPrevious research has revealed that the Apolipoprote

Updated on:July 01,2024

How a tangled protein kills brain cells, promotes Alzheimer's

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuron(2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2021.03.026Look deep inside the brain of someone with Alzheimer's

Updated on: July 04,2024

How a tangled protein kills brain cells, promotes Alzheimer's

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuron(2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2021.03.026Look deep inside the brain of someone with Alzheimer's

Updated on:July 04,2024

LATE: A common but largely unknown cause of dementia

by Andrew E. Budson,Harvard UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf dementia is a general term that means thinking and memory has deteriorated to the point that it interferes with day-to-d

Updated on: May 11,2024

LATE: A common but largely unknown cause of dementia

by Andrew E. Budson,Harvard UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf dementia is a general term that means thinking and memory has deteriorated to the point that it interferes with day-to-d

Updated on:May 11,2024

Midlife insomnia may increase risk for later dementia

by Lori SolomonInsomnia and short sleep duration in middle age increase the risk for dementia, according to a study published in the September issue ofAge and Ageing.Xiao Tan, from the Zhejiang

Updated on: March 02,2024

Midlife insomnia may increase risk for later dementia

by Lori SolomonInsomnia and short sleep duration in middle age increase the risk for dementia, according to a study published in the September issue ofAge and Ageing.Xiao Tan, from the Zhejiang

Updated on:March 02,2024

Serotonin 2C receptor regulates memory in mice and humans: Implications for Alzheimer's disease

byBaylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Cambridge in the U.K. and collaborating institutions have shown that serotonin 2

Updated on: July 08,2024

Serotonin 2C receptor regulates memory in mice and humans: Implications for Alzheimer's disease

byBaylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Cambridge in the U.K. and collaborating institutions have shown that serotonin 2

Updated on:July 08,2024